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May 13, 2025

Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes on Iran
Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes on Iran ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran, terming them a blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international law. In a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Pakistan declared that Israel’s milit actions violate the United Nations Charter and pose a grave threat…
Donald Trump distances US from Israeli strikes
Donald Trump distances US from Israeli strikes Washington: Reacting to Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump stated that Iran must never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon, reiterating a long-held U.S. position. In an interview with American media, President Trump confirmed that he was aware of Israel’s plans to strike Iran…
AI robots will narrow China’s GDP gap with the US, says think tank
TOKYO — China will be the biggest economic benefici of robots equipped with artificial intelligence, narrowing the gap in real gross domestic product with the U.S. over the next three decades. But China may never grow larger than the U.S., economically, as it is likely to be bogged down by future population declines, according to…
US denies any role in Israeli attacks
US denies any role in Israeli attacks Washington: The United States(US) on Friday clarified that it had no involvement in the Israeli airstrikes on Iran. In an official statement, Secret of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the operation was unilateral and carried out solely by Israel. He reiterated that the protection of American forces in…
Nippon Steel needs ‘management freedom’ for U.S. Steel deal, says exec
TOKYO — A Nippon Steel executive told Nikkei on Friday the acquisition of U.S. Steel requires “a degree of management freedom” to go ahead, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would exercise “total control” over the fate of his nation’s iconic steel maker. Trump said on Thursday that the U.S. will have “a golden…
IRGC Chief Hossein Salami martyred in Israeli airstrikes
IRGC Chief Hossein Salami martyred in Israeli airstrikes TEHRAN: Israeli airstrikes on Iran have resulted in the martyrdom of Major General Hossein Salami, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC). According to international news agencies, dozens of airstrikes were carried out early Friday, including several in the northeastern districts of Tehran, where loud explosions…
Nissan supplier bankruptcy likely to trigger consolidation across sector
TOKYO — Cutbacks at car manufacturer Nissan Motor and the bankruptcy of a key supplier could help trigger a wave of consolidations across Japan’s auto parts industry, according to a credit rating specialist. Kenji Goto of Tokyo Shoko Research said the plight of Japan’s Marelli Holdings, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, could prompt…
Tehran Hits Back, No More Blood, But Tensions Rise
Jerusalem: Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically today after Iran reportedly launched a drone attack on Israel. An Israeli milit spokesperson confirmed the offensive, stating that Iran had deployed approximately 100 drones in the assault. The Israeli spokesperson warned the coming hours would be “tough” for the nation, indicating a heightened state of alert.…
Asian nations condemn Israel attack on Iran; issue travel advisories
TEHRAN — Countries across Asia on Friday condemned Israel’s strikes aimed at Iran’s nuclear facilities, issued travel advisories and scrambled to secure their interests and citizens. The attack came a day after the International Atomic Energy Agency’s board declared Iran to be in breach of its nuclear nonproliferation obligations. The Israel Defense Forces on Friday…